ins & outs of good process a masterclass on the steps, tasks, systems & processes used to achieve an outcome through productivity & efficiency WHAT WILL YOU LEARN ABOUT? We’ll be taking you through the processes and techniques we use, both on a day-to-day basis and when creating award images. Part One Workflow - putting systems in place Lightroom - file management & editing techniques Workflow security - backing it all up Part Two Creative workflow - concept to print…

Come and view, a collection of 2017 Epson/NZIPP Iris Award winning images displayed along side a visual presentation of images from the 2017 NZIPP RSA WWII Veteran Portrait Project Book The NZIPP has been running the annual New Zealand Professional Iris Photography Awards for more than 30 years, celebrating the excellence of New Zealand professional photography across a wide range of photographic genres. The Iris Awards showcase cutting edge imageryand creative photographic talent. Come along to our opening on Friday…

Come along to hear Emma talk about her portrait shoots and gets such great reactions from her subjects, how she communicates with her clients, how she prices her work, and the general day-to-day aspects of running her portrait business. She will also touch on how to stay inspired, personal development and how to keep sane in a competitive industry that’s constantly asking you to prove yourself. Oh, AND there will also be a live shoot (don’t forget your camera!) so…

This month Canon would like to buy you a beer... or wine, or pulpy OJ... Our Sept event is going to be hosted by Canon at their offices in Northcote, and will feature a presentation by photographer Lawrence Smith, who documented a festival in Oregon, USA where 40,000 people viewed the recent total solar eclipse. Bring your glad rags and join us for networking, hands on with some Canon gear and a chance to be inspired by everyone around you.…

The NZIPP Canterbury/Westland Castle Hill Retreat returns and all members are welcome! This event is not structured like a normal conference with speakers & schedules on a rigid timetable. There will be a number of sessions each day, along with time to chillax & have time to yourself. Ultimately we want attendees to use the weekend as an opportunity to learn & share, try some new things and socialising of course. We have Gen and Duncan from Canon and Craig…

Over the last four years in his spare time, Tony has been photographing people living on the edge of society in small rural towns right around Mt Taranaki. A Life Unseen will be Tony’s first showing of this ongoing project. He will be sharing with us the stories behind the images, as well as sharing camera techniques for shooting people candidly and in posed positions and how to find the right light on any day no matter what weather. About…

Join the Waikato/BOP region for a commercial and grungy portrait shoot in Rotorua. Rumor will be there with models, clothing plus full hair and makeup and Greg Webb from CR Kennedy will have a whole lot of toys and lighting to play with - including the brand new Profoto A1. RSVP to Alana asap *protected email*

Our NZIPP Otago / Southland October event is being held in Gore on Monday 30th October at the Thomas Green Restaurant & Bar in the Boardroom. Kicking off from 5:30pm with dinner & drinks. Heidi will be chatting to us about the recent policy & planning meeting and AGM. Nicola will have some details about our Dunedin exhibition and one of our members is going to speak to us about an awesome project they're currently working on. Join us for…

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF VENUE: We've had strong interest and the original venue is going to be too small. Who doesn't need some additional Photoshop skills? RSVP for Wellington's event next Tuesday, and NZIPP Grand Master of Photography Kaye Davis will help teach you: Compositing - take your images to the next level Layer masks - they're not that scary! Portrait retouching - including Frequency Separation (for perfect skin) And plenty more - let us know any further questions you…

The NZIPP Central Districts are hosting a Central Plateau Photography Retreat and welcomes all members, partners and NZIPP suppliers/sponsors! This 48 Hours of Photographic Indulgence starts on the afternoon of Friday 3 November going through Sunday 5 November 2017. Registration includes accommodation & all essential meals (breakfasts, lunches & dinners) crafted by all pitching in. The weekend is not a “piss up”, however BYO alcohol (or other drinks) for evening enjoyment. Your only additional costs will be travel to and…

AUCKLAND NZIPP NOVEMBER EVENT TO REGISTER: Call Chris Traill on 021-299-1957 ASTRO WORKSHOP WITH CHRIS PEGMAN WHANGAREI HEADS - NOVEMBER 15TH 5PM DINNER AND DRINKS - 7PM WORKSHOP START Our next event is a road trip to the sunny North for a hands on workshop. We've been planning this one for a while and are happy to be taking an event to our Northland members. One genre of photography currently trending is Astro photography and light painting. We've all seen…

Join Brian Scadden, his partner Jane Fletcher and their replica travelling Victorian darkroom for some photographic fun! Using a process invented in the 1850s, Brian will use a bellows camera to create your very own handmade tintype photograph using the wet-plate collodion process, processed under a red light in the darkroom cart, then washed, dried and varnished and yours to take home a short while later. The metal plate positive image is made with silver and light as in Victorian…

The Wellington region’s 10-10-10 evening on November 28 is going to be one you can't miss. Ten speakers have 10 minutes each to present 10 photos. We have a huge range of photographers presenting this year; there will be panoramic landscapes, documentary work, astrophotography, weddings, travel, fine art and some absolutely gorgeous personal projects. Image credit: Kristine Zipfel, Bachelor of Design (photography major), Massey University

Join the Canterbury/Westland region for an evening of street photography with Greg Webb from CR Kennedy. Greg will have a whole lot of toys and lighting to play with - including the brand new Profoto A1. Here's what you need to know: 4pm - Meet at The Cuban on St Asaph St 5pm - Shooting street around the CBD 7pm - Dinner and drinks RSVP to Craig ASAP (*protected email*).

Come along and see how the Waibop Region parties! Enjoy some good food, great company and some pretty awesome photos too. Get your thinking caps on for your costume as dressing-up is totally essential! RSVP to Alana before Friday 24 November *protected email* Numbers are limited!

Ole & Genevieve from Canon NZ are down this week and would love to catch up with us all and any new faces too! Aside from an awesome excuse to get together, Ole and Genevieve will be able to answer Canon questions about gear, CPS membership (Canon Professional Services) in case your camera is in need of some TLC and we'll have some feedback from those using the new 5D Mark4. Come along for a fun, social evening with like-minded…

Come along to our first gathering of the year - Pechakucha Night at The Pig & Whistle in Rotorua. Our speakers are Alana Dresner, Bianca Dumiel Deas, Kerry Grant, Caroline McKenzie and Josh Parker. RSVP asap for dinner at 5.30pm to *protected email*. The meeting will follow at 7pm upstairs. Tuesday 13 February. And if you're wondering about the photo above... that's just how we roll in the Waikato!